Mattracea Wendleton, LPC

Mattracea Wendleton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. She offers direct, compassionate support for issues like low self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges tied to parenting or career changes. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away.

She meets people where they are and listens first to understand what matters most. Mattracea uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and trauma-informed methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of coping. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and narrative approaches when those fit the goals.

Her work often addresses complex topics such as attachment struggles, codependency, impulsivity, and issues tied to substance use. She also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, and questions of life purpose or money stress. Sessions aim to break big problems into manageable steps.

Mattracea has seven years of counseling experience and practices in Missouri as an LPC. She keeps language straightforward and uses examples that make sense to daily life. Expect a calm, nonjudgmental tone and practical homework between meetings when helpful.

People find the process collaborative: goals are set together and adjusted as needed. Therapy can include skill-building, trauma-focused work, or talk-based exploration depending on what the person needs. Progress is measured by clearer choices and better daily functioning.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and trying new behaviors to reduce distress; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and obsessive or compulsive patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship so people can clarify their goals and feel more confident in choices. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, which can help with impulsivity, mood swings, and intense stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about the issues that matter most and work together to decide which methods to use. Goals and techniques are adjusted over time based on what helps the individual make practical changes.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer quick ways to share updates, practice skills between sessions, or check in when writing feels easier than talking. These options offer flexibility so people can use the format that best matches their schedule and needs.